Replacing the modular hard drive – Dell Precision M2400 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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14.

Lift the connector-end of the hard drive and remove the hard drive from the hard drive bracket.

 

15.

Pull out on the sides of the blue bumper to remove it from the hard drive.

 

Replacing the Modular Hard Drive

 

 

 

 

 

1.

With the top of the bumper facing up, place the end of the blue bumper on the end of the hard drive opposite from the connector, then enclose the two
sides of the hard drive with the blue bumper.

1 hard drive 2 hard drive carrier

1 hard drive

2 connector

3 hard drive bracket    

1 hard drive 2 blue bumper

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

NOTICE:

Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

NOTICE:

Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

NOTICE:

The top and bottom of the blue bumper are different. The top has protruding ridges, and the bottom is flatter with slight ridges. When

replacing the blue bumper around the hard drive, ensure that the top is installed facing up.

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